The Hill Garden and Pergola NW3

The Hill Garden and Pergola
(Photo: Richard Lea-Hair)

One of London's secret gardens at the rear of Inverforth House, formerly The Hill, Lord Leverhulme's London residence (1904-25). The 800ft-long grade II-listed pergola, designed by Thomas Mawson, was refurbished by the City of London in 1995. There are fine views of Harrow Church and Hampstead Heath.

Head Gardener: Caroline Turner

Visitor Information

Open:: Saturday 14:00–17:00 + Sunday 14:00–17:00
Activities:: A display of old and modern photographs showing the different stages and development of the garden.
Entrance:: Inverforth Close NW3 off North End Way.
Nearest postcode: NW3 7EX
Buses:: 210, 268
Stations:: Hampstead (1.25 km), Golders Green (1.5 km)
Toilets: Toilet on site.
Car Parking:: Nearest public car park is at Jack Straw's Castle (0.5km).
Access:: Rough gravel footpaths lead to the gardens. Some sections of the pergola are not wheelchair-accessible.
Dogs:: Working assistance dogs only
Conditions:: Toilets (inc. disabled) are available in Golders Hill Park (300m)

Further information:

Nearby Gardens (click on names for details):

Distance	Garden	Saturday	Sunday
0.7 KM	Branch Hill Allotments	14:00-17:00	14:00-17:00
0.8 KM	Fenton House and Garden	11:00-17:00	11:00-17:00
0.9 KM	Burgh House		09:30-17:00
1.6 KM	World Peace Garden Camden	10:00-17:00	10:00-17:00
2.7 KM	Waterlow Park Kitchen Garden	10:00-16:00	10:00-16:00

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